Nevertheless, the pen did its job, combining to throw 3 2/3 innings of one-run ball behind Clay Holmes. The relievers were efficient enough that the Mets were able to stay away from Edwin Díaz ...

It’s tough for the Mets to ask for much more than what the pitching staff has been giving them so far this season. But on the occasions where they are asking for more out of their arms ...

With a more comfortable margin to work with, thanks also to a run-scoring double by Brandon Nimmo later in the bottom of the sixth, the rest of the Mets pen made easy work of the Blue Jays.